- Turkish Journal of Biology
- Vol: 27 Issue: 4
- Antimicrobial Activity of Viscum album L. subsp. abietis (Wiesb)
Antimicrobial Activity of Viscum album L. subsp. abietis (Wiesb)
Authors : Ömer Ertürk
Pages : 255-258
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :Viscum album L. subsp. abietis (Wiesb.) (Loranthaceae) is extensively used for treatment in traditional medicine. This plant was collected in the region of Artvin, northern Turkey. Different concentrations of n-hexane extract were tested using the agar diffusion technique against 6 bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter cloacae and Proteus vulgaris), and 1 fungus (Candida albicans). We determined that fractions 6 and 7 of n-hexane extract of V. album subsp. abietis showed antimicrobial activity against the micro-organisms tested.Keywords : Viscum album subsp. abietis, Plant Extract, Antimicrobial Activity